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MEL'S DRIVE INN

1000 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS PL, Orlando FL 32819 · (407)363-8000

Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 3 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats230
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5805850
Grade history
FEB 24
DEC 24
MAY 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
One Live, small flying insects found Front counter
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
One Live, small flying insects found Front counter
High priority/35A-02-7
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet on employee cooking burgers
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Fry basket handle on fryers
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Hand wash sink by back doors
Basic/33-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards on Sandwich top reach in coolers
Basic/14-09-4
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Unwashed strawberries stored over ready-to-eat food sliced cheese in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.